Hugh Hudson, Director of Chariots of Fire,' Dies at 86
Briefly

Hugh Hudson, a director whose first feature film, Chariots of Fire, won four Oscars in 1982, including for best picture, died on Friday in London.He was 86.His family announced the death to the British news media but did not cite a cause.Chariots of Fire, based on the true story of two British sprinters who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, was nominated for seven Oscars and won four, including for the composer Vangelis's musical score and for the screenplay by Colin Welland, as well as for costume design.
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